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- ↑ Downie, Peter (1997). Fresh air: the private thoughts of a public broadcaster. Northstone Pub. p. 75. ISBN 978-1-896836-08-9 . Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ↑ "artist bio". Harvest Sun Festival. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Rick Neufeld". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Moody Manitoba Morning". Winnipeg Free Press. March 1, 1969.
- ↑ "Meet Rick Neufeld Down on the Farm". Winnipeg Free Press. May 31, 1975.
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